Everett's sewer utility serves over 180,000 people in the City of Everett and Snohomish County. Our sewer group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and the operation, maintenance and replacement of 345 miles of sewer mains and 35 lift stations that carry nearly 7 billion gallons of wastewater each year.
In addition to the community of Everett, the WPCF also treats a portion of the sewage from 3 neighboring sewer systems: Mukilteo Water and Wastewater District, Alderwood Water and Wastewater District and Silver Lake Water and Sewer District. This system plays a vital role in protecting public health. It also protects rivers, lakes and streams from pollutants and minimizes harmful impacts to the natural environment.
Combined sewer systems are designed to collect rainwater runoff, domestic sewage and industrial wastewater in the same pipe. These systems are designed to overflow during heavy rainfall or snowmelt.
The Backwater Prevention Device Rebate Program is to assist Everett property owners in the combined sewer system in reducing the risk of sewer backups and basement flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
For information about third-party insurance related to utility infrastructure on private property, contact the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner at 1-800-562-6900.
Please note: The City of Everett is responsible for and maintains sewer lines in the city public right of way. Within the Everett city limits, per city ordinance 14.08.260, private property owners are responsible for the integrity and maintenance of side sewers outside of the city right of way and any materials they discharge into the sewer up to the sewer main.